Struggle meals

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  • KosmosKitten
    KosmosKitten Posts: 10,476 Member
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
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    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    couple packages of some hunny mussey sauce from mcdonalds spread on some toast

    What about cinnamon toast? Best thing when you crave sweets but have nothing else in the house. <3

    biscuits and/or tortillas with mustard pretty good too

    idk what biscuits are really, my gist is some grody thick dry texture donut thing...they give them away for free (Im pretty sure at Popeyes)

    tortillas with dijon, or hummus or processed cheese or hot sauce - I hear ya

    yeah basically the stuff from popeyes. and they are divine with nothing but mustard on them

    Uhm, excuse you. Popeyes biscuits are divine on their own and need no effin' help. :tongue:

    I'm not saying that, before 2020, I've driven 2+ hours to the next province over on a Dedicated Day Trip for a bucket of Popeye's with extra biscuits which would be then used to create impromptu greasy chicken sandwiches on the drive back. It's just that I know of people who do and then freeze any extra biscuits as Sunday morning treats loaded with generous pats of lactose-free butter. 😬

    ever make 7 up biscuits at home? pretty much the same thing as popeyes

    7 up!? This sounds complicated and time consuming. And think of the greenhouse gases emitted from the creation of a can of soda pop!

    Nah...

    I'd rather rent an SUV and drive two hours for struggle meals. I mean, the person I know would rather.

    Impromptu road trip!

    We used to drive 3.5 hours away to the other side of the state for White Castle when I was in college, so... **shrugs**
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    I feel like maybe we need a whole food road trip thread.
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    couple packages of some hunny mussey sauce from mcdonalds spread on some toast

    What about cinnamon toast? Best thing when you crave sweets but have nothing else in the house. <3

    biscuits and/or tortillas with mustard pretty good too

    idk what biscuits are really, my gist is some grody thick dry texture donut thing...they give them away for free (Im pretty sure at Popeyes)

    tortillas with dijon, or hummus or processed cheese or hot sauce - I hear ya

    yeah basically the stuff from popeyes. and they are divine with nothing but mustard on them

    Uhm, excuse you. Popeyes biscuits are divine on their own and need no effin' help. :tongue:

    I'm not saying that, before 2020, I've driven 2+ hours to the next province over on a Dedicated Day Trip for a bucket of Popeye's with extra biscuits which would be then used to create impromptu greasy chicken sandwiches on the drive back. It's just that I know of people who do and then freeze any extra biscuits as Sunday morning treats loaded with generous pats of lactose-free butter. 😬

    ever make 7 up biscuits at home? pretty much the same thing as popeyes

    7 up!? This sounds complicated and time consuming. And think of the greenhouse gases emitted from the creation of a can of soda pop!

    Nah...

    I'd rather rent an SUV and drive two hours for struggle meals. I mean, the person I know would rather.

    nah it ain't too big a deal to mix some up

    https://www.food.com/recipe/7-up-biscuits-496614

    I’m making these this weekend!
  • _sw33tp3a_11
    _sw33tp3a_11 Posts: 4,692 Member
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    couple packages of some hunny mussey sauce from mcdonalds spread on some toast

    What about cinnamon toast? Best thing when you crave sweets but have nothing else in the house. <3

    biscuits and/or tortillas with mustard pretty good too

    idk what biscuits are really, my gist is some grody thick dry texture donut thing...they give them away for free (Im pretty sure at Popeyes)

    tortillas with dijon, or hummus or processed cheese or hot sauce - I hear ya

    yeah basically the stuff from popeyes. and they are divine with nothing but mustard on them

    Uhm, excuse you. Popeyes biscuits are divine on their own and need no effin' help. :tongue:

    I'm not saying that, before 2020, I've driven 2+ hours to the next province over on a Dedicated Day Trip for a bucket of Popeye's with extra biscuits which would be then used to create impromptu greasy chicken sandwiches on the drive back. It's just that I know of people who do and then freeze any extra biscuits as Sunday morning treats loaded with generous pats of lactose-free butter. 😬

    ever make 7 up biscuits at home? pretty much the same thing as popeyes

    7 up!? This sounds complicated and time consuming. And think of the greenhouse gases emitted from the creation of a can of soda pop!

    Nah...

    I'd rather rent an SUV and drive two hours for struggle meals. I mean, the person I know would rather.

    nah it ain't too big a deal to mix some up

    https://www.food.com/recipe/7-up-biscuits-496614

    I'll be making these 😋
  • iMago
    iMago Posts: 8,714 Member
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    couple packages of some hunny mussey sauce from mcdonalds spread on some toast

    What about cinnamon toast? Best thing when you crave sweets but have nothing else in the house. <3

    biscuits and/or tortillas with mustard pretty good too

    idk what biscuits are really, my gist is some grody thick dry texture donut thing...they give them away for free (Im pretty sure at Popeyes)

    tortillas with dijon, or hummus or processed cheese or hot sauce - I hear ya

    yeah basically the stuff from popeyes. and they are divine with nothing but mustard on them

    Uhm, excuse you. Popeyes biscuits are divine on their own and need no effin' help. :tongue:

    I'm not saying that, before 2020, I've driven 2+ hours to the next province over on a Dedicated Day Trip for a bucket of Popeye's with extra biscuits which would be then used to create impromptu greasy chicken sandwiches on the drive back. It's just that I know of people who do and then freeze any extra biscuits as Sunday morning treats loaded with generous pats of lactose-free butter. 😬

    ever make 7 up biscuits at home? pretty much the same thing as popeyes

    7 up!? This sounds complicated and time consuming. And think of the greenhouse gases emitted from the creation of a can of soda pop!

    Nah...

    I'd rather rent an SUV and drive two hours for struggle meals. I mean, the person I know would rather.

    nah it ain't too big a deal to mix some up

    https://www.food.com/recipe/7-up-biscuits-496614

    I’m making these this weekend!
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    couple packages of some hunny mussey sauce from mcdonalds spread on some toast

    What about cinnamon toast? Best thing when you crave sweets but have nothing else in the house. <3

    biscuits and/or tortillas with mustard pretty good too

    idk what biscuits are really, my gist is some grody thick dry texture donut thing...they give them away for free (Im pretty sure at Popeyes)

    tortillas with dijon, or hummus or processed cheese or hot sauce - I hear ya

    yeah basically the stuff from popeyes. and they are divine with nothing but mustard on them

    Uhm, excuse you. Popeyes biscuits are divine on their own and need no effin' help. :tongue:

    I'm not saying that, before 2020, I've driven 2+ hours to the next province over on a Dedicated Day Trip for a bucket of Popeye's with extra biscuits which would be then used to create impromptu greasy chicken sandwiches on the drive back. It's just that I know of people who do and then freeze any extra biscuits as Sunday morning treats loaded with generous pats of lactose-free butter. 😬

    ever make 7 up biscuits at home? pretty much the same thing as popeyes

    7 up!? This sounds complicated and time consuming. And think of the greenhouse gases emitted from the creation of a can of soda pop!

    Nah...

    I'd rather rent an SUV and drive two hours for struggle meals. I mean, the person I know would rather.

    nah it ain't too big a deal to mix some up

    https://www.food.com/recipe/7-up-biscuits-496614

    I'll be making these 😋

    plus if you just mix in some shredded cheddar and some old bay seasoning in the mix before you bake them, they're also the same thing as cheddar bay biscuits from red lobster at the end.
  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
    iMago wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    couple packages of some hunny mussey sauce from mcdonalds spread on some toast

    What about cinnamon toast? Best thing when you crave sweets but have nothing else in the house. <3

    biscuits and/or tortillas with mustard pretty good too

    idk what biscuits are really, my gist is some grody thick dry texture donut thing...they give them away for free (Im pretty sure at Popeyes)

    tortillas with dijon, or hummus or processed cheese or hot sauce - I hear ya

    yeah basically the stuff from popeyes. and they are divine with nothing but mustard on them

    Uhm, excuse you. Popeyes biscuits are divine on their own and need no effin' help. :tongue:

    I'm not saying that, before 2020, I've driven 2+ hours to the next province over on a Dedicated Day Trip for a bucket of Popeye's with extra biscuits which would be then used to create impromptu greasy chicken sandwiches on the drive back. It's just that I know of people who do and then freeze any extra biscuits as Sunday morning treats loaded with generous pats of lactose-free butter. 😬

    ever make 7 up biscuits at home? pretty much the same thing as popeyes

    7 up!? This sounds complicated and time consuming. And think of the greenhouse gases emitted from the creation of a can of soda pop!

    Nah...

    I'd rather rent an SUV and drive two hours for struggle meals. I mean, the person I know would rather.

    nah it ain't too big a deal to mix some up

    https://www.food.com/recipe/7-up-biscuits-496614

    I’m making these this weekend!
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    couple packages of some hunny mussey sauce from mcdonalds spread on some toast

    What about cinnamon toast? Best thing when you crave sweets but have nothing else in the house. <3

    biscuits and/or tortillas with mustard pretty good too

    idk what biscuits are really, my gist is some grody thick dry texture donut thing...they give them away for free (Im pretty sure at Popeyes)

    tortillas with dijon, or hummus or processed cheese or hot sauce - I hear ya

    yeah basically the stuff from popeyes. and they are divine with nothing but mustard on them

    Uhm, excuse you. Popeyes biscuits are divine on their own and need no effin' help. :tongue:

    I'm not saying that, before 2020, I've driven 2+ hours to the next province over on a Dedicated Day Trip for a bucket of Popeye's with extra biscuits which would be then used to create impromptu greasy chicken sandwiches on the drive back. It's just that I know of people who do and then freeze any extra biscuits as Sunday morning treats loaded with generous pats of lactose-free butter. 😬

    ever make 7 up biscuits at home? pretty much the same thing as popeyes

    7 up!? This sounds complicated and time consuming. And think of the greenhouse gases emitted from the creation of a can of soda pop!

    Nah...

    I'd rather rent an SUV and drive two hours for struggle meals. I mean, the person I know would rather.

    nah it ain't too big a deal to mix some up

    https://www.food.com/recipe/7-up-biscuits-496614

    I'll be making these 😋

    plus if you just mix in some shredded cheddar and some old bay seasoning in the mix before you bake them, they're also the same thing as cheddar bay biscuits from red lobster at the end.

    Red Lobster biscuits! :p Gimme all those biscuits!
  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Vikka_V wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    couple packages of some hunny mussey sauce from mcdonalds spread on some toast

    What about cinnamon toast? Best thing when you crave sweets but have nothing else in the house. <3

    biscuits and/or tortillas with mustard pretty good too

    idk what biscuits are really, my gist is some grody thick dry texture donut thing...they give them away for free (Im pretty sure at Popeyes)

    tortillas with dijon, or hummus or processed cheese or hot sauce - I hear ya

    yeah basically the stuff from popeyes. and they are divine with nothing but mustard on them

    Uhm, excuse you. Popeyes biscuits are divine on their own and need no effin' help. :tongue:

    I'm not saying that, before 2020, I've driven 2+ hours to the next province over on a Dedicated Day Trip for a bucket of Popeye's with extra biscuits which would be then used to create impromptu greasy chicken sandwiches on the drive back. It's just that I know of people who do and then freeze any extra biscuits as Sunday morning treats loaded with generous pats of lactose-free butter. 😬

    ever make 7 up biscuits at home? pretty much the same thing as popeyes

    7 up!? This sounds complicated and time consuming. And think of the greenhouse gases emitted from the creation of a can of soda pop!

    Nah...

    I'd rather rent an SUV and drive two hours for struggle meals. I mean, the person I know would rather.

    nah it ain't too big a deal to mix some up

    https://www.food.com/recipe/7-up-biscuits-496614

    I’m making these this weekend!

    Same. No good can come of this 😭
  • BasedGawd412
    BasedGawd412 Posts: 346 Member
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
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    I want to click disagree SO badly right now.

    A couple years ago I met a coworker who told me that mayonnaise and peanut butter sandwiches were good. It blew my mind that that was a thing.
  • chuckle_bunny
    chuckle_bunny Posts: 496 Member
    Mayonnaise sandwich. Don't ask me for the recipe 😧

    Whats the secret ingredient
    despair 😢
  • Yoshiboobs
    Yoshiboobs Posts: 1,090 Member
    edited December 2020
    iMago wrote: »
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    On the subject of biscuits, my mom used to take biscuit dough and make little knots. Then drizzle with melted butter and cinnamon sugar. Boom! Struggle "donuts".

    if you take a can of regular biscuits and flatten em out really good, you can pack them with a pepperoni and a cut off cube of string cheese, then wrap the biscuit up around and pinch the ends shut to make a little ball. do that with like two cans of biscuits then stick em pinched ends down in a pyrex tray and bake em for a bit until they're brown then brush em with some butter and italian seasoning and finish off for like another 5 mins.

    they come out like little pizza ball bites. real good for dipping in some marinara and stuff and cheap as *kitten* to make for the most part.

    That reminds me of the mini pizzas my mom made for us as kids. Flat biscuits and some sauce, shredded cheese and little pepperoni.
  • Slacker16
    Slacker16 Posts: 1,184 Member
    Off-topic, but... I get that the same word can mean different things but I'll just never get used to the american definition of "biscuit"...
  • Yoshiboobs
    Yoshiboobs Posts: 1,090 Member
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    Breakfast biscuit bc every day is a struggle
  • Diatonic12
    Diatonic12 Posts: 32,344 Member
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  • LoveyChar
    LoveyChar Posts: 4,336 Member
    I met a hundred year old lady at my mom's retirement home who'd have her daughter buy her Honey Bunches of Oats, bananas, and milk every week or so. She'd have that, the lunch provided, and then lunch leftovers or more cereal for dinner.(She was an interesting person, and I'd see her on the bench outside, a lot, with her eyes closed just basking in the sun.)
    I have Clara Cannucciari's ebook, which is an autobiography and recipe book. I think her way of eating simple, inexpensive meals is the healthiest whether we're struggling or not.
    For me, as long as I can enjoy a good cup of coffee, I could pretty much live on sandwiches.

    https://youtu.be/IxNYmdjrA-w

    She's such a cute, old lady! My grandparents lived through the Great Depression. They were some of the strongest people I ever knew and never complained about anything. Thanks for posting this, this and Spaghetti Sandwich Man!
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    edited December 2020
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
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    I want to click disagree SO badly right now.

    I wanted to click it 1000x but it'd only be blinking at me.

    Yep, mac n cheese and hot dogs or plain macaroni with parmesan cheese
    If it's almost grocery day with nothing much left in the house and I don't want to shop early, I'll just eat bread and butter.
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    edited December 2020
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    Times are tough right now! What are some of your favorite struggle meals?

    I've never heard of a struggle meal. I was wondering if it meant a meal you struggle through, struggle to make, ??? 🤔I'm now guessing it means struggle with finances? Like cheap meals?

    It only took me a second to figure this term out but still wondering what 5 head means. :)
    Finally googled it. :/ Not anything like I imagined....so disappointed.
  • ReenieHJ
    ReenieHJ Posts: 9,724 Member
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    bl3196vs9c9j.jpg

    I want to click disagree SO badly right now.

    A couple years ago I met a coworker who told me that mayonnaise and peanut butter sandwiches were good. It blew my mind that that was a thing.

    I have a SIL who eats pb and lettuce sandwiches. Ewww???
  • PlentyofProtein00
    PlentyofProtein00 Posts: 3,669 Member
    ReenieHJ wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    bl3196vs9c9j.jpg

    I want to click disagree SO badly right now.

    A couple years ago I met a coworker who told me that mayonnaise and peanut butter sandwiches were good. It blew my mind that that was a thing.

    I have a SIL who eats pb and lettuce sandwiches. Ewww???

    :#
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  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
    ReenieHJ wrote: »
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    iMago wrote: »
    bl3196vs9c9j.jpg

    I want to click disagree SO badly right now.

    A couple years ago I met a coworker who told me that mayonnaise and peanut butter sandwiches were good. It blew my mind that that was a thing.

    I have a SIL who eats pb and lettuce sandwiches. Ewww???

    :#

    Does the lettuce make the PB + starchy carbs stick to the roof of your mouth less? Because, that's kind of an interesting "why not try it combo" 🤷🏿‍♀️
  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
    Buttered pasta
    Boxed mac-n-cheese
    Fluffernutter sandwich
    Oatmeal
    Grilled cheese & tomato soup
    Cereal
    Fast food dollar menu

    Yoooo, fluffernutter is where it's at! 🤤
  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
    Fried egg sammich.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    Just_Mel_ wrote: »
    Fried egg sammich.

    We need to party.
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  • MaltedTea
    MaltedTea Posts: 6,286 Member
    edited December 2020
    The first day off of work so I finally got around to these biscuits this morning. Admittedly, I made several mods (added 2 tbsp of cornmeal, 1 tsp smoked salt, 3/4 tsp baking soda as well as cut the lactose-free butter in with the lactose-free sour cream. That last one was a reading mistake), but I think I'd rather Popeye's? 🤷🏾‍♀️

    However, to be conveniently fair while being extremely gluttonous, I'll try it once more without cutting in the butter.

    ETA: These taste much better once fully cooled. Yes, I tried another one seconds after this entry. Your chastising and judgement is unwelcome.
  • iMago
    iMago Posts: 8,714 Member
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    The first day off of work so I finally got around to these biscuits this morning. Admittedly, I made several mods (added 2 tbsp of cornmeal, 3/4 tsp baking soda as well as cut the lactose-free butter in with the lactose-free sour cream. That last one was a reading mistake), but I think I'd rather Popeye's? 🤷🏾‍♀️

    However, to be conveniently fair while being extremely gluttonous, I'll try it once more without cutting in the butter.

    yeah if you don't intend to eat em the unhealthy way then i wouldn't think they'd taste good at all